Failed my test how bad is this?

Ok so I took my glucose test yesterday for gestational diabetes (sp) and the dr just called to tell me that it is high 181. I have to take the 3 hour test now and they are going to run a hemogloban (sp) pannel also. So my question is how bad did I fail this test? Just a little or a lot? And for those of you who have taken the 3 hour test what all do I have to do. I have to go in and get my directions on Monday and take the test on Tuesday but was hoping for an idea of what i have to look forward to. Thanks all

Ok so I took my glucose test yesterday for gestational diabetes (sp) and the dr just called to tell me that it is high 181. I have to take the 3 hour test now and they are going to run a hemogloban (sp) pannel also. So my question is how bad did I fail this test? Just a little or a lot? And for those of you who have taken the 3 hour test what all do I have to do. I have to go in and get my directions on Monday and take the test on Tuesday but was hoping for an idea of what i have to look forward to. Thanks all

The three hours test is a fasting test, first of all. So you can't have anything in your stomach for 12 hours before you take it. So schedule it early in the AM if possible to make things easier on yourself. They give you a similar drink, with twice as much sugar total. But this time, they take a blood sample at the beginning ( time 0), then at 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2, hours, and 3 hours. I've heard that some places do a urine sample too but I don't think that's common. Generally, your blood sugar should spike within the first hour then start coming down. The one hour test pretty much just looks at the spike, wile this one gives them the bigger picture of the spike and the subsequent drop. It's the dropping part that makes a lot of people who take it feel like crap. From what I've heard I'd recommend bringing a sandwich or trail mix or something with you that has some protein in it to eat as soon as the test is done to help your system recover. I had my one hour Tuedsay AM and asked a lot of "what if" questions at the lab.

hope this helps-Stacey

The three hours test is a fasting test, first of all. So you can't have anything in your stomach for 12 hours before you take it. So schedule it early in the AM if possible to make things easier on yourself. They give you a similar drink, with twice as much sugar total. But this time, they take a blood sample at the beginning ( time 0), then at 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2, hours, and 3 hours. I've heard that some places do a urine sample too but I don't think that's common. Generally, your blood sugar should spike within the first hour then start coming down. The one hour test pretty much just looks at the spike, wile this one gives them the bigger picture of the spike and the subsequent drop. It's the dropping part that makes a lot of people who take it feel like crap. From what I've heard I'd recommend bringing a sandwich or trail mix or something with you that has some protein in it to eat as soon as the test is done to help your system recover. I had my one hour Tuedsay AM and asked a lot of "what if" questions at the lab.

I take my 1 hour test this coming tuesday... I hope I pass. I know that they are testing for gestational diabetes but I am not too sure of how bad it is if you fail both tests. What does it mean for the babies health and the rest of your pregnancy?? Thanks :)

I take my 1 hour test this coming tuesday... I hope I pass. I know that they are testing for gestational diabetes but I am not too sure of how bad it is if you fail both tests. What does it mean for the babies health and the rest of your pregnancy?? Thanks :)

if you fail both then you have to watch your carbs and sugar intake.. i do not have to take this test because of my pregnancy history i do not have large babies and i do not gain weight.. if you do have GD then you are at risk for having a larger baby and the baby being pre-term.. my cousin had it with all her pregnancies but she passed with her last pregnancy had her baby a month early and he was 8lbs.. my doc only gives you the test if you show signs of having it.. which is extreme weight gain and having larger babies..

if you fail both then you have to watch your carbs and sugar intake.. i do not have to take this test because of my pregnancy history i do not have large babies and i do not gain weight.. if you do have GD then you are at risk for having a larger baby and the baby being pre-term.. my cousin had it with all her pregnancies but she passed with her last pregnancy had her baby a month early and he was 8lbs.. my doc only gives you the test if you show signs of having it.. which is extreme weight gain and having larger babies..

Quick question regarding this test. I take mine Thursday. It's not scheduled until 3:30 because I have to work all day. I didn't get any instructions as far as eating from my dr's office. I was thinking about staying away from sugar/carbs all day and only eating protein/ vegtables. Not sure though! I have a major sweet tooth though so this is gonna be hard. Any advice?

Quick question regarding this test. I take mine Thursday. It's not scheduled until 3:30 because I have to work all day. I didn't get any instructions as far as eating from my dr's office. I was thinking about staying away from sugar/carbs all day and only eating protein/ vegtables. Not sure though! I have a major sweet tooth though so this is gonna be hard. Any advice?

And staying away from sweets/carbs is a good idea since they can skew ur results... Or at least for 3-4 hrs pretest. U girls will do fine! They only do the 3 hr if ur a "maybe" if ur over 200 ur a definite GD but I gave up cokes & refined sugars (donuts, cinn tools, etc) and cut back on carbs (didn't cancel them, just limited) and never had 2 go on mess, it regulated itself... Yay! I have mine July 27th

And staying away from sweets/carbs is a good idea since they can skew ur results... Or at least for 3-4 hrs pretest. U girls will do fine! They only do the 3 hr if ur a "maybe" if ur over 200 ur a definite GD but I gave up cokes & refined sugars (donuts, cinn tools, etc) and cut back on carbs (didn't cancel them, just limited) and never had 2 go on mess, it regulated itself... Yay! I have mine July 27th

The pps gave good info. I failed both 1 and 3 hr tests with my last pregnancy, meaning I had GD. Mine was diet controlled, so I didn't have to take meds, but I am much higher risk for developing diabetes later in life. Mostly it means counting carbs and reducing sweets, and testing your blood sugar throughout the day.

The pps gave good info. I failed both 1 and 3 hr tests with my last pregnancy, meaning I had GD. Mine was diet controlled, so I didn't have to take meds, but I am much higher risk for developing diabetes later in life. Mostly it means counting carbs and reducing sweets, and testing your blood sugar throughout the day.

By enough that im surprised they are bothering with the 3 hr. You will drink the same stuff and they will draw your blood every hr for 3hrs. You will prob feel pretty gross. Bring some protien for right after your done. Gest diabetes isnt that big of a deal if you do what they say. A lot of people are able to control with diet and never get to the pill or insulin stage but it depends what your hemoglobin is on what the dr will decide to do because that # tells him how your sugars have been over the last three months.

I have type 2 and did have gest for 2 of my pregnancys. So if you have any ?s feel free to ask me. Good luck and i hope it goes better for you this next time.Marlene

Edited to say: tells #s over the last 3 months.

By enough that im surprised they are bothering with the 3 hr. You will drink the same stuff and they will draw your blood every hr for 3hrs. You will prob feel pretty gross. Bring some protien for right after your done. Gest diabetes isnt that big of a deal if you do what they say. A lot of people are able to control with diet and never get to the pill or insulin stage but it depends what your hemoglobin is on what the dr will decide to do because that # tells him how your sugars have been over the last three months.

I have type 2 and did have gest for 2 of my pregnancys. So if you have any ?s feel free to ask me. Good luck and i hope it goes better for you this next time.Marlene

Problems of uncontrolled type 1,2, or gest diabetes range from: high birthweight, trouble breathing at birth and after, heart problems( regular diabetes types 1 or2), stillbirth, and a few others i cant remember right now. They will give you a diet and possibly medication if you fail both tests. It is important to follow if you do everything should be fine.

Problems of uncontrolled type 1,2, or gest diabetes range from: high birthweight, trouble breathing at birth and after, heart problems( regular diabetes types 1 or2), stillbirth, and a few others i cant remember right now. They will give you a diet and possibly medication if you fail both tests. It is important to follow if you do everything should be fine.

Took my one hour on Tues. And I'm waiting to hear back. I have a very strong feeling i failed so I'm preparing myself mentally to take the three hour. when are they supposed to tell you if you pass or fail?

Took my one hour on Tues. And I'm waiting to hear back. I have a very strong feeling i failed so I'm preparing myself mentally to take the three hour. when are they supposed to tell you if you pass or fail?

most docs do it as a standard but some docs see it as precaution.. my doctor feels that i do not need to be tested.. i loose weight when i'm pregnant and both my girls were 6lbs 9oz and 6lbs 13oz and i do not get big (retain water) i have been tested before when i was not pregnant and they always came back normal as well i guess because of thoes test he doesn't see a need for it.. my dad's side of the family all had onset diabetes..

most docs do it as a standard but some docs see it as precaution.. my doctor feels that i do not need to be tested.. i loose weight when i'm pregnant and both my girls were 6lbs 9oz and 6lbs 13oz and i do not get big (retain water) i have been tested before when i was not pregnant and they always came back normal as well i guess because of thoes test he doesn't see a need for it.. my dad's side of the family all had onset diabetes..

A woman has gestational diabetes when she is pregnant and has any two of the following: a fasting plasma glucose of more than 105 mg/dL, a 1-hour glucose level of more than 190 mg/dL, a 2-hour glucose level of more than 165 mg/dL, or a 3-hour glucose level of more than 145 mg/dL.

A woman has gestational diabetes when she is pregnant and has any two of the following: a fasting plasma glucose of more than 105 mg/dL, a 1-hour glucose level of more than 190 mg/dL, a 2-hour glucose level of more than 165 mg/dL, or a 3-hour glucose level of more than 145 mg/dL.

I took my 3 hour test last friday. My 1hr was 160 and my OB said the anything below 140 was good, but anything between 140-200 means you have to do the 3 hr test... She said a lot of doctors won't make you take it if you're over 200 as they will go ahead and assume GD. I had to fast for 8 hours before my test. Once at the lab, they drew my blood, had me drink the same size bottle of sugar water (but this time it was cold, which BARELY helped to keep it down, LOL)... I had to drink it within 3-5 minutes.... Then every hour from the time I finished my drink they drew blood. I was only allowed to have water. When I was done, I almost passed out -so you may want to take a snack with you for afterwards!!! Good luck!!!!

I took my 3 hour test last friday. My 1hr was 160 and my OB said the anything below 140 was good, but anything between 140-200 means you have to do the 3 hr test... She said a lot of doctors won't make you take it if you're over 200 as they will go ahead and assume GD. I had to fast for 8 hours before my test. Once at the lab, they drew my blood, had me drink the same size bottle of sugar water (but this time it was cold, which BARELY helped to keep it down, LOL)... I had to drink it within 3-5 minutes.... Then every hour from the time I finished my drink they drew blood. I was only allowed to have water. When I was done, I almost passed out -so you may want to take a snack with you for afterwards!!! Good luck!!!!

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